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About Leap

A Global Community Development Program provides opportunities for young people to create direct positive impact

through an international volunteer experience abroad.

LEAP program is designed for both university graduates and

undergraduates providing them with the opportunity to develop and enhance their global world perspective, and

entrepreneurial skills through participating in social development projects abroad as volunteers and have a positive impact on the

society.

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Facts about Leap !More than 300 Bahraini citizens

represented Bahrain in 20 different

countries !! 67% were females

Top 3 countries were:3.Turkey 2. Sri Lanka 1. India

More than 4 universities supported or funded the LEAP program or funded their students including

University of Bahrain, Ahlia University and Bahrain Polytechnic !Career Development Conference was supported by:•Bahrain Polytechnic •Zain F.U.N. •University of Bahrain

•Tarteeb•AIESEC in Bahrain Alumni & Learning Partners including Mohammed Isa (inovest CFO), Mohamed Ali (founder of tumooh), Sara Hussain(current president of AIESEC UAE).Awab Helal & Mahmood Jabbari

went on Leap for 3 times !!

Leap Process

Online Application

Experience.aiesec.org

And receive Leap booklet

Before Assessment

InterviewLeap Applicant will be

contacted within 48 hours to induct them more

about the program and go through interview to

assess their understanding

1 2 3 Becoming a Leap Participant

After passing the interview, the leap applicant will have

to sign the contract and pay the program fee. Then

will go through the matching process to the

chosen country. Next, They will be receiving Trainings

on cultural preparation and leadership to prepare them

for the internshipTravelling to the desired country and receiving IPS where they will be preparing them for the country. They will also start working on the project for a life

changing experience !

During

Career Development ConferenceAll Leap participants gather to share their experiences abroad and learn how to package it for future career plans in an interactive conference that concludes with a certification ceremony.

After Re-IntegrationThe Leap participant

will have the opportunity to be part of AIESEC organization

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Leap Benefits

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Where to go ? This subprogram

provides you the opportunity to explore

one of the four countries below. It has reserved

50 seats only ! Program Issues

Entrepreneurship

Literacy

Cultural & Social

Awareness

Turkey Tunisia

Portugal Greece

Program Fee: BD 175

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Where to go ? This subprogram

reserved 150 seats to provide students a chance to make an

impact in one of the four countries below.. Program

IssuesEnvironmental

Literacy

Cultural & Social

AwarenessProgram Fee: BD

155

China

Indonesia

South Korea

India

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Where to go ?

Coming Soon !

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Testimonials My decision to go for this program was the best

decision I’ve made in my life. I discovered a lot of things about myself like courageous in facing issues, communicator in expressing my ideas and things I want and most importantly, Leader in leading my own experience.

AIESEC in Bahrain was there to support us all the way and guided us on how we should be dealing in India through their Outgoing preparation Meeting. My internship in India was educating children from grade 1 to 3 about safety and first aid from 8 to 3:30 PM. The kids were really my source of motivation in this experience as every time I start my lecture, I can see the smiles on their faces. Furthermore, I fell in love with global village in which I was able to share my Bahraini culture and learn about other culture.

I would definitely repeat this experience again !

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Fatima Al-Malood – College of Health Sciences, India 2014

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Testimonials After spending six weeks in Turkey I consider it my

second home and family. I had the opportunity to volunteer in a center that cares for children with down-syndrome. I helped in raising awareness about the cause in the city Eskeshir.

One of the best things that Leap Program provides is that you will not only meet people from the city you travel to, but meet, live and work with people from all over the world, which broadens your horizons of thinking. I learnt to be more independent, and self-aware. Leap Program also helped me discover my future career path. ”

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Sarah Al Satrawi- University of Bahrain, Turkey 2013

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FAQsHow can I register for the Leap Program?

Simply by visiting experience.aiesec.org for the online application

Can I go with my friends?AIESEC in Bahrain offers group packages for those who wishes to go with groups.

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2What will the program fee will cover? It will cover the services that provides you with matching your preferences with the desired country in project and accommodation.

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Will be there anyone to pick me up in the airport? Yes, there will be an AIESEC member who will pick you up to the place where you will be living..

4Am I going to get an excuse letter for work or University? Yes, we will provide you with an official letter to excuse you from the university or work. However, please check with your university/ work about the needed details to be presented in the letter.

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FAQsWhere am I going to live?

The internships provides you with three options of accommodation:- Host family where you are going to live with a local

family- University/ school dorms- Apartment shared with other internationals and

Bahraini interns working on the same project.

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Is there going to be a certification for being a Leap Participant? Yes, there will be a certification given to Leap participants after attending Career Development Conference.

7When will the career development conference happen? Once you are done with your internship, you will be informed by an AIESEC member about the dates and location of the conference through email and phone calls.

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Am I going to get an excuse letter for work or University? Yes, we will provide you with an official letter to excuse you from the university or work. However, please check with your university/ work about the needed details to be presented in the letter.

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FAQsWill I be prepared and supported before leaving on the internship?Yes, AIESEC in Bahrain will provide you all the necessary trainings you will be needing for the internship such as Outgoing Preparation Seminar.

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How do I convince my parents?Contact us and we would be very glad to explain to your parents regarding the program and it’s advantages.

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When will the career development conference happen? Once you are done with your internship, you will be informed by an AIESEC member about the dates and location of the conference through email and phone calls.

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Is AIESEC recognized by professional organizations Yes, AIESEC experience is highly valued in the market.13

FAQs

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FAQsContactsIt will be our greatest pleasure to assist you in any way we can. Please contact one of the list below:For current student or graduate from University of

Bahrain, please contact: Tamer Al-TayebEmail: [email protected] , Mobile Number: 33686585If you are current student or graduate from College of Health Sciences, Ahlia University or Talal Abu Ghazaleh University, please contact: Amira Al-ShamiEmail: [email protected], Mobile Number: 33445459If you are current student or graduate from RUW, AMA, University College of Bahrain or International Student, please contact:Basma Al-NajjarEmail: [email protected], Mobile Number: 33999426If you are current student or graduate from Bahrain polytechnic or any other universities, please contact: Abdulla BehzadEmail: [email protected], Mobile Number: 33669903

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FAQsOur PartnersAIESEC in Bahrain thanks it’s partner for contributing to the Leap Program

We worked with